S. P. Balasubramaniam

Biography

Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam (4 June 1946 – 25 September 2020), also referred to as S. P. Balu, S. P. B., or Balu, was an Indian musician, playback singer, music director, actor, dubbing artist and film producer who worked predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam. He has recorded over 40,000 songs in 16 Indian languages. He holds the Guinness World Record for recording the highest number of songs by a singer with over 40,000 songs. He has garnered six National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for his works in four different languages; Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi; 25 Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards for his works towards Telugu cinema, numerous other state awards from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In addition, he garnered the Filmfare Award, and six Filmfare Awards South. In 2012, he received the state NTR National Award for his contributions to Indian cinema. In 2016, He was honored with the Indian Film Personality of the Year consisting of a Silver Peacock Medal. He is a recipient of civilian awards such as Padma Shri (2001) and Padma Bhushan (2011) from the Government of India.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Boys (2003) — Himself as a Music Award Show Host
2. Avvai Shanmugi (1996) — Dr. Subbu
3. Aditya 369 (1991) — Ramdas (Voice)
4. Gunaa (1991) — CBI officer Ramaiah
5. Kaadhalan (1994) — Kathiresan
6. Devadas (2018) — Seetharamayya (Cameo Appearance)
7. Indra (2002)
8. Minsara Kanavu (1997) — James Thangadurai
9. Shakti (2011) — Vijayaraya
10. Thiruda Thiruda (1993) — CBI Inspector Laxminarayan
11. Priyamaanavale (2000) — Vishwanathan
12. Thirudan Police (2014) — Guest Appearance
13. Kadhal Desam (1996) — Divya's father
14. Ratchagan (1997) — Padmanabhan
15. Keladi Kanmani (1990) — A. R. Rangaraj
16. W/O V.Varaprasad (1998)
17. Raja Paarvai (1981)
18. Devullu (2000) — Lord Vinayaka
19. Bale Pandiya (2010) — Self
20. April Maadhathil (2002) — Self
21. Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
22. Pavithra Bandham (1996) — Vijay's father
23. Magic Magic 3D (2003) — Acharya
24. Ullasam (1997) — Thangaiah
25. Mithunam (2012) — Appadasu
26. Chandra (2014) — Special Appearance
27. Moone Moonu Varthai (2015) — Arjun's Grandfather
28. Prema (1989) — Satya Rao
29. Vaanavil (2000) — Bakthavatchalam
30. Weekend With Ramesh (2014) — Himself
31. Kummi Paattu (1999)
32. Naanayam (2010) — Viswanath
33. Maya Bazaar (2006)
34. Aaro Pranam (1997)
35. Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008) — Cameo
36. Pedda Manushulu (1999)
37. Halo Mogudu Bale Pellam (1996) — Self
38. Jolly (1998)
39. Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen (1992)
40. Kathanayakudu (2008) — Ashok Kumar (Voice)